Obituaries

Harriet "Denise" D. Rideout

Harriet "Denise" D. Rideout

Feb 3, 2021

Harriet "Denise" D. (Harper) Rideout, age 67, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 3, 2021surrounded by her family at her home. She was born April 20, 1953 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Sarah G. (Gaitor) Harper. Denise graduated in the Class of 1971 from Shippensburg High School. She served as Class President and...

Darlene V. Smith

Darlene V. Smith

Feb 1, 2021

Darlene V. Smith, age 63, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home. She was born May 6, 1957 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Lorraine R. (Little-Robey) Twigg. She is survived by her son Rafael Gonzalez; sister-in-law, Cindy Twigg; two brothers, Marc Twigg and Eric Twigg and other family members...

Boneta W. Fair

Boneta W. Fair

Jan 31, 2021

Boneta W. Fair, age 87, of Gettysburg, formerly of Wenksville, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Gettysburg Center. She was born Thursday, August 3, 1933, in Bendersville the daughter of the late Leroy G. and Arlene (Shepherd) Gochenauer. Boneta graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952. She retired from Barbour's Fruit Market in Cashtown. She had also...

Mary E. Ahlers

Mary E. Ahlers

Jan 30, 2021

Mary E. Ahlers, age 92, formerly of York Springs, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Gettysburg Center. She was born Wednesday, February 29, 1928 in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late John N. and Lida (Reachard) Miller. Mary was a homemaker raising her six children, whom she adored. She treated her daughter-in-laws as her own children....

Gerald L. Held

Gerald L. Held

Jan 29, 2021

Gerald L. Held, age 84, of New Oxford, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at UPMC in Hanover. He was born October 15, 1936. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville.

Linda M. Bodenberg

Linda M. Bodenberg

Jan 27, 2021

Linda M. Bodenberg, age 64, of Red Lion, formerly of Bendersville, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born Sunday, May 20, 1956 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Fred T. and Elizabeth F. (Hoyer) Bodenberg. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bendersville. She enjoyed listening to the Bible, spending time with family, going...

Mildred A. Krauss

Mildred A. Krauss

Jan 27, 2021

Mildred (Millie) Alice Krauss, wife of the late Paul Krauss and longtime resident of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021, at her daughter's home in Shippensburg, PA. Millie was an avid bowler, continuing into her late 80's to participate in multiple local leagues every week. She medaled in several National Senior Games, winning the gold in...

James W. Sherman

James W. Sherman

Jan 22, 2021

James W. Sherman, known as "Jim" and "Iggy", age 56, of Amberson, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born June 3, 1964 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Grant and Donna (Sollenburger) Sherman. Jim worked in maintenance at Beistle Company in Shippensburg for 18 years. His hobbies included cooking on the grill and...

Charles R. Walmer

Charles R. Walmer

Jan 22, 2021

Charles “Chuck” R. Walmer, age 67, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. He was born February 22, 1953 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Gerald R. and Margaret B. (Tilton) Walmer. Chuck graduated in the Class of 1971 from Biglerville High School. Chuck, as he was known,...

Donna J. Conner

Donna J. Conner

Jan 21, 2021

Donna Jean Conner, age 68, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home. She was born January 14, 1953 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Jean (Zabala) Nugent. Donna graduated from Johnstown High School and was formerly employed by GNC in Chambersburg. She loved crafting and spending time at home....

Jannette Decosta

Jannette Decosta

Jan 19, 2021

Jannette Decosta, age 91, of South Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at South Mountain Restoration Center. She was born January 19, 1930. Jannette passed away on her birthday. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Stephen "Jack" J. Helman

Stephen "Jack" J. Helman

Jan 17, 2021

Stephen “Jack” J. Helman, age 66, of Gardners, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home. He was born Saturday, June 26, 1954 in Carlisle, the son of Dorothy Jean (Cashman) Helman of York Springs and the late Guy R. Helman. Jack graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1973. He attended Shippensburg State College. He was formerly...

Ralph D. Spence

Ralph D. Spence

Jan 17, 2021

Ralph D. Spence, age 88, of Arendtsville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Thursday, May 26, 1932 in Orrtanna, the son of the late James E. and Gladys V. (Kime) Spence. Ralph graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1950. He was formerly employed by PNC Bank, formerly Gettysburg National Bank,...

Beverly A. Kline

Beverly A. Kline

Jan 17, 2021

Beverly “Bev” A. Kline, age 72, of Lewes, Delaware passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born November 18, 1948 in Gardners, the daughter of the late George and Janet May. Beverly graduated from Carlisle High School. She was employed by Knouse Foods for many years. She enjoyed puzzles and crafts, along with coloring...

Nathan L. Wadel

Nathan L. Wadel

Jan 16, 2021

Nathan L. Wadel, age 76 of Chambersburg, born January 14, 1945 in Pinola, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born a son of the late Laban A. and Grace (Lehman) Wadel. Nathan graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1963. He was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church where he was a retired minister of...

Ricky L. Peck

Ricky L. Peck

Jan 16, 2021

Ricky L. Peck, age 61, of New Oxford, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Thursday, July 2, 1959 in Carlisle, the son of Virginia ( McDilda) Winters of Mt. Holly Springs and the late Andrew Peck. He was raised by his adopted parents Gladys Ehrenzeller of Harrisburg and the late William Frank Ehrenzeller....

Mark A. Vaughn

Mark A. Vaughn

Jan 15, 2021

Mark Alan Vaughn, age 55, of Shippensburg, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Chambersburg to Joyce Vaughn and the late Donald Vaughn. Mark graduated from Arlington High School in 1983 and served in the US Navy from 1985 to 1989. He was a...

Tommy C. Stouffer

Tommy C. Stouffer

Jan 13, 2021

Tommy Charles Stouffer, "Tomahawk", age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle. He was born October 7, 1950 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Charles A. and Lois Jean (Palmer) Stouffer. Tommy graduated from Shippensburg High School and he proudly served in the US Marine Corps in 1970 during the...

Elva Mae Kroeger

Elva Mae Kroeger

Jan 12, 2021

Elva Mae (Johnson) Kroeger, age 88, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Brookview at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. She was born Saturday, December 17, 1932 in Beacon, NY, the daughter of the late Edward T. and Viola (Smith) Johnson. Elva graduated from Beacon High School in 1951. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music and...

Ralph E. Weidner, Sr.

Ralph E. Weidner, Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

Ralph E. Weidner, Sr., age 62, of Gardners, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born May 12, 1958 in Gettysburg, as the son of the late Roy and Myrtle (Cole) Weidner. Ralph is survived by his wife, Julie Weidner of Gardners; two sons, Ralph E. Weidner, Jr. and Robby Weidner; two grandchildren, Aurora and...